The purpose of the English Learners (EL) Collaborative is to strengthen the collaboration between the EL office and community partners serving our international families. Community partners have strong connections with families and students, and MNPS’s goal is to leverage that connection to ensure that families know their rights, are aware of available resources and programs, and understand the education and support their child is receiving in school. Community partners are also able to share the needs they see in the communities they serve to inform the MNPS EL Office’s programming and initiatives.
Co-Chairs:
Vanessa Lazón, MNPS
Molly Hegwood, MNPS
Monica Reyna, MNPS
Member Organizations:
American Muslim Advisory Council
Catholic Charities
Conexion Americas
EdTrust
Elmahaba Center
Hispanic Family Foundation
Legacy Mission Village
Metro Nashville Police Department
MNPD Family Intervention Program
Metro Nashville Public Schools
Nations Ministry Center
Nashville International Center for Empowerment (NICE)
Planned Parenthood of TN
Siloam Health
Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition